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Grits with Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Grits with Cheese Recipe

Grits with Cheese has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 59g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 13 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Grits with Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 44, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs55%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium250 mg25%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium250 mg7.1%
Sodium770 mg32.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate59 g19.7%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13 g26%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16 g24.6%
Saturated Fat10 g50%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440 Calories from Fat 150

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16 g 24.6%

Saturated Fat 10 g 50%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 45 mg 15%

Sodium 770 mg 32.1%

Total Carbohydrates 59 g 19.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 13 g 26%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 25% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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